I built it from a book by Nick Schade. He has two books out now both are excellent. having never worked fiberglass on a big scale I learned a lot. I picked the brains of some surfboard shaper friends that really have the glass and finish knowledge. The strips were redwood sold for concrete expansion joints. I milled the wood on the old unisaw and router table for the cove and bead strips.

The finish was a bit expensive. I used DuPont chroma clear. It is very forgiving. Orange peel and even runs sand right out and buffs to and incredible shine. It has UV protection and last a long time. It’s automotive paint.

It is not an extremely difficult project but does take a commitment….and a lot of sanding!

Not that it compares to YOUR unique and beautiful kyak, but I have seen one made from a kit that was very light and quite beautiful compared to the plastic ones. I’d love to make one, but they do take a lot of space and time. Very nice job. Quite admirable indeed!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe